What is the News? The arrest of a Political leader by Punjab Police precipitated a crisis after the Delhi Police registered a case of kidnapping against the Punjab Police team. Moreover, Punjab Police persons, while transporting him to Punjab, were detained by Haryana Police en route and questioned on the basis of a warrant that… Continue reading Explained: Were Punjab Police right in arresting Tajinder Singh Bagga?
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Department of Pharmaceuticals releases “Common Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Innovation and Entrepreneurship” for academic institutions
What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals has released ‘Common Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ for academic institutions. What are Common Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Innovation and Entrepreneurship? Aim: a) To transform the academic research into innovative and commercially applicable technologies/products; b) To build a strong ecosystem for nurturing creativity and entrepreneurial activities and… Continue reading Department of Pharmaceuticals releases “Common Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Innovation and Entrepreneurship” for academic institutions
WHO estimates 4.7 million COVID-19-linked deaths in India
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a report on the Covid-19 related deaths. What does the WHO say on Covid linked deaths in India? Covid-19 could have killed as many as 47.4 lakh people in India in 2020 and 2021 either directly due to infection or through its indirect impact. Note:… Continue reading WHO estimates 4.7 million COVID-19-linked deaths in India
Fishing Cat: The Soul of the Wetlands
What is the News? A Kolkata based Conservationist has conducted a study on the Fishing Cat, one of the many – smaller cats found in Asia and South-East Asia and among the few that live in wetlands. What is a Fishing Cat? The Fishing Cat(Prionailurus viverrinus) is a medium-sized cat. It is one of the… Continue reading Fishing Cat: The Soul of the Wetlands
Fertility falls, obesity goes up in India , says National Family Health Survey
What is the News? The National Family Health Survey(NFHS-5) Report has highlighted the recent trends in Fertility and Obesity. What is the National Family Health Survey(NFHS)? Read here: National Family Health Survey (NFHS)? What are the key findings of NFHS-5? Total Fertility Rate(TFR): The Total Fertility Rate(TFR), the average number of children per woman, has… Continue reading Fertility falls, obesity goes up in India , says National Family Health Survey
Explained: Why Punjab’s DSR push matters, how much groundwater will it save
Why in the News? Punjab government announced Rs 1,500 incentive per acre for farmers opting for Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR). What is Direct Seeding of Rice(DSR)? Direct seeding is a method under which pre-germinated seeds are directly drilled into the field by a tractor-powered machine. DSR is also called the ‘broadcasting seed technique’. How… Continue reading Explained: Why Punjab’s DSR push matters, how much groundwater will it save
Isro to join race to Venus, eyes 2024 orbiter launch
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) is planning to launch Venus Mission in 2024. What is the Venus Mission? To be launched by: ISRO Year of Launch: 2024 Objective: To study the Venusian atmosphere which is toxic and corrosive in nature as clouds of sulfuric acid cover the planet. Experiments planned for the… Continue reading Isro to join race to Venus, eyes 2024 orbiter launch
Explained: What is Shigella, the bacteria that killed a girl after she ate shawarma in Kerala?
What is the News? The Kerala health department has identified Shigella bacteria as the cause for the food poisoning incident in Kasaragod, which claimed the life of a girl and led to 30-odd others being admitted to the hospital. What is Shigella? Shigella is a bacterium that belongs to the enterobacter family — a group… Continue reading Explained: What is Shigella, the bacteria that killed a girl after she ate shawarma in Kerala?
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports invites suggestions on draft National Youth Policy
What is the News? The Government of India has reviewed the existing draft National Youth Policy,2014 and prepared a New Draft National Youth Policy(NYP). Why was the Draft National Youth Policy prepared? Currently, youths between the ages of 15 and 29 are estimated to constitute more than 34% of the total population in India. While… Continue reading Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports invites suggestions on draft National Youth Policy
Scientists develop a new model for inferring density inhomogeneity in the solar corona
What is the News? Scientists have developed a new theoretical model to quantify the inhomogeneity in the density of Solar Corona generated by the turbulence in the electrically conducting, magnetized fluid present as plasma in it. What is Solar Corona? The Solar Corona is the outermost part of the Sun’s atmosphere. The corona is usually… Continue reading Scientists develop a new model for inferring density inhomogeneity in the solar corona
